In the ever-evolving landscape of beauty, 2024 is poised to be a year of transformative change, marked by a commitment to celebrate diversity and redefine industry standards. The beauty industry has long been critiqued for its lack of inclusivity, both in terms of product offerings and marketing campaigns. However, the tide is turning, and beauty brands are recognising the power of diversity in shaping a more inclusive and representative beauty narrative. Today we discuss the historical lack of inclusivity in the beauty industry and the rise of beauty founders embracing diversity.

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Born in Cameroon and raised in Normandy, France, Noelly Michoux, Founder & CEO of 4.5.6 Skin is a former beauty e-commerce director, experienced the skincare struggle firsthand while moving across Europe and the USA. Fuelled by passion and empathy, she partnered with top scientists to create effective and safe clinical skincare developed from the ground up for darker skin while promoting research equity for all skin types.

Our second guest is Therese M'Boungoubaya, Founder and CEO of KOBA skincare. Koba, in Lingala means “turtle,” a nod to the founder’s Congolese heritage. Turtles symbolise longevity and protection, shielding against external aggressors.

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